Jagan Kumar Panda

5+ years of experience as a 2D Animator, crafting captivating animations for a diverse range of clients, including TV projects. Proficient in animation techniques and industry-standard software, including Adobe Creative Suite, consistently delivering high-quality work with strong client feedback. Demonstrates strong attention to detail, creativity, and collaborative skills, contributing to the creation of visually compelling animation assets.

Ability to work under pressure, excellent communication skills, effective multitasking, and time management. Passionate about contributing to a diverse and innovative team, specializing in 2D animation, including characters, creatures, FX, and backgrounds. Seeking opportunities to grow and apply animation skills in alignment with personal and organizational goals.

Mid-Level Animator at Graph Animation Studio (2024-04 – 2026-07)

• Collaborated with writers and producers to create unique designs, translating artistic visions into visual media.
• Applied expertise in storyboard composition, action, and storytelling to deliver high-quality projects.
• Collaborated with the compositing department during the editing process.

Mid-Level Animator at Talktoon The Animation Studio (2022-07 – 2024-03)

• Delivered high-quality hand-drawn animations for television and cinema using Adobe Flash.
• Combined technical and artistic expertise to overcome challenging animation tasks.
• Contributed to operational improvements, resulting in cost savings and enhanced profit margins.
• Collaborated with Creative Directors on designing and developing animations for various digital projects.

Junior-Level Animator at Green Gold Animation Pvt Ltd (2021-01 – 2022-06)

• Participated in motion capture sessions, utilizing the movements of professional athletes and actors as reference points for episodes.
• Attended weekly team meetings to align on project goals and visions.
• Worked closely with animation, creative design, and marketing teams to develop concepts.
• Provided weekly drafts for supervisor review, ensuring standards and deadlines were consistently met.

Junior Animator at D Square Entertainment (2020-11 – 2021-12)

• Developed storyboards during the initial production stages.
• Created models, drawings, and illustrations both manually and digitally.
• Integrated images with background graphics and special effects, ensuring synchronization with audio.
• Participated in the editing process and supervised animation assistants.
• Worked collaboratively with the production crew, including designers and directors.

Graphics Designer at Glamart Advertising (2020-01 – 2020-10)

• Worked with clients to gather and define requirements, establish scopes and manage project milestones.
• Developed collateral such as display, marketing and packaging materials to support product branding strategies.
• Created and updated trend boards, investigated changing conditions and recommended strategic adoptions to capitalize on projected changes.

VFX – Arena Animation